HIV and Anemia

This talk covers the following topics:
Common among patients with HIV/AIDS
Degree of anemia correlated with HIV/AIDS progression
Associated with decreased median survival
ART appears to correct, in part, the anemia
Decreased frequency in the era of wide access to ART
Remains an independent risk factor for mortality even after starting therapy
Prevalence of Anemia
Decreased Red Blood Production
Ineffective Red Blood Production
Increased Red Blood Destruction
Parthenogenesis of Anemia
Etiology
Diagnostic Approach
Treatment